LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1879, 16 April 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Blind Cattle.—Cattle in tho Eyaduck (Vic.) district are suffering from partial or total blindness. Kb cause can be assigned for it.

The Exhibition Building.— The tender of Mr Matthew Walker at £4626 for the front portion of the exhibition building has been accepted. Heavy Yield oj Wheat.—Cast year Mr W. Dunn sold to Mr H. Hamilton 211 b of green mountain spring wheat, This was planted on an eighth of an acre, and the yield was 1U bushels, or equivalent to 92 bushels per acre. The seed came from Canterbury.—Bruce Herald. Volunteers’ Camfs. —The Government have notified officers commanding districts that no expenses in connection with the transport of men from camp to camp can be paid out of companies’ funds which have accumulated from capitation. All expenses attending camp outside tho district are to be borne by themselves. Easter Holiday Train Fares. Saturday return tickets, available for return until the 7th May, for the Easter holidays will be issued from any station to any station from to-morrow until the 22nd, inclusive. Special tickets to Christchuich and Dunedin wid ba issued. Board of Reviewers. The Board of Reviewers (Messrs VV. PosTethwaite, IS. G. Stericker, and J. H. Sutter) will meet at the Geraldine courthouse on the 30th April to deal with objections in the Geraldine and Mount Feoff ridings and the Geraldine Town District. On the 2nd May they will meet at the courthouse, Temuka, to deal with cases in the Temuka riding and the Temuka and Arowhenna Town Districts.

Lynch Law. Freeman, tried for assaulting a girl at Orepuki, Southland, and acquitted on tbo plea of consent, got a warm reception from (he population on hia return home, and was only saved from peisonal violence by the fact that ho was accompanied by hia wife and children. Ha trot twenty-four hours to c'ear out, and availed himself of the permission. The Governor's Reception.—With reference to the reception of the Governor at Auckland the Defence Department some time ago ordered that a guard of honour should be provided. Technically, Lord Onslow is nob Governor till he is sworn in and not entitled to a formal reception, but, it is unlikely that etiquette will bo strained so far, The Ministers intend to sea that a proper guard of honour is in attendance. Lord Onslow has informed the Premier that he will arrive in Wellington about April 30th. A Loafer Ponished.—A man named Eugene McLean, with several aliases, was sectenced at Timaru on Friday to two terms of three month# each, cumulative, on two charges of obtaining board and lodging by false pretences of an ingenious and impudent character. Ho pretended to be at work on the railway and went out every the morning, returning at night with his hands and face well blacked, whereas he was proved to have been loafing about the town.

Important Sale. — To-day Messrs J. Mundeli and Co., instructed by Mr W. U. Slack, submit to auction at the homestead, Woodside, Geraldine, the whole of his carefully selected stock and plant. Anyone in want of either farming implements or stock should make a point of attending the sale. The sale will commence at 10 o’clock sharp, and luncheon will be provided. For the convenience of buyers a coach will leave the auctioneers’ office for Woodside at 9 a.m. Ths Year’s Finances. Although Ministers are not prepared to give exact figures, it is known that there will be a handsome surplus this year. Accounts are being kept open to bring in every possible item which can be charged to the year’s expenditure ; but when all is allowed for there will be enough to pay off the £50,000 of deficit it was proposed to wipe out this year, aud still leave a good margin. Proposed Alteration or Railway Time-Table. —A large and representative meeting of settlers in the Rangitata and Peel Forest districts was held at the Rangitata Traffic Bridge Hotel on April 12tb. Mr Dennistoun was in ths chair. It was unanimously resolved to request the Railway Commissioners to adhere as closely as possible to the present timetable, which has been found to suit the convenience of the public so well in the past. A good deal of indignation was expressed at the proposed alterations.

Geraldine Rules. —This corps went into camp on Friday evening last, preparatory to the Easter encampment. There are some 30 men under canvas, in command of Captain Pearpoint. The men had a drenching wet , and bitterly cold night for their first night in camp, rain falling in torrents on Friday evening. A church parade of the corps took place on Sunday last, the men attending the Primitive Methodist Church. Soma 32 men paraded under Lieutenant Ward, and headed by the baud marched to the above church, whore the Rev, G. Clement preached an able and instructive sermon from John xiv., 23. The camp will be struck on Wednesday morning next, and on Thursday evening the men will leave Geraldine about eight o’clock and embark on board the special night train en route for the Bascor encampment at Moeraki, Oust. Fight with a Bulldog. At Boston recently Dr Galvin obtained 600 dollars damages for injuries received under remarkable circumstances. He attended a Mrs Parker in her confinement, and laid the baby on the bed while some offices were performed for the mother. Suddenly, from the corner of the room, sprang out a large bulldog. He leaped upon the bed and attempted to seize the babe. The doctor sprang to the child’s defence, and placed it in the arms of the nurse. Then the animal attacked the woman, and attempted to tear the child from her arms. Again Dr Galvin interfered, and succeeded in pushing the woman from the room. The dog then assailed him furiously, sinking his fangs deep into the forearm. The doctor fought for his life, and the brute bore him down to the floor, tearing the flash of the arm and of the thigh in a most horrible mariner. Over and over relied dog and man until the man finally conquered, and breathless and limp the dog was hurled through the window. The doctor was severely injured, and for many weeks he was unable to practice bis profession. Ho has recovered his health and strength, but still in his dre iras frequently lives over again the horrors of the encounter.

Geraldine Fortnightly Sale. Tho fortnightly sde of stock taken place tomorrow. Numero us entries for the sale are advertised by Messrs Webster and Macdonald and Messrs J’, Mundtll and Co. The Mails. —The General Post Office has received advicei that that the eteamer Zealandia, with the English mails of tho 23rd ult., left Ban Francisco for Auckland on the 7th inst., one day late. Tho steamer Alameda, with Colonial mails of the 25th ult., arriyad at ’Frisco from Auckland on the 13th inst., contract date.

Bazaar and Gift Auction.—At Temuka, on Easter Monday and Tuesday, tho annual bazaar and gift auction in connection with St, Saviour's Church will be held in the drillshed. The doors will be open at 3 o’clock each day. Contributions of any description will be thankfully received. An Opossum at Lar«e in Auckland. —The other night some young men coming up Queen street, Auckland, wero surprised to find a large ring-tailed opossum disporting itself by moonlight. They gave chase, and succeeded in killing it with sticks. How the animal came to be in Queen street is a mystery, but probably it escaped from some vessel which had brought it from Australia. Slade in Utah.—Slade, the half-caste who left New Zealand with Jem Mace, and never returned, is engaged in a legal dispute with a Mormon Bishop, of Moro, Utah. The reverend gentleman (says the San Francisco Chronicle) fraudulently seized the fighter’s homestead unde: the Desert Act. Slade will probably win the suit, but the Mormons have threatened to resist by force of arms any attempt to take possession of tho disputed property, A Sad Cask.—A romantic story was disclosed in the Birmingham Polios Court recently on a charge of attempted suicide preferred against Jane Edwards being investigated. Many years ago her husband was sentenced to a long term of penal servitude. In the belief, as she alleged, that he was dead she married a local publican, with whom she had lived seven years, and by whom she had a family; Recently the first husband turned up, and there were passionate Beenes. The publican turned her and her children into the street; and, at length, reduced to a shocking state of destitution, she attempted to poison herself. Wesleyan Church, Thmuka. A congregational meeting was hold in tho ohuroh last evening re the coming gift auction, and reports made wero considered very satisfactory. It was arranged that all goods for the same should be sent to the secretary. The ladies who are at work on the noted quilt reported that it was progressing most favorably. A very large number of names had been secured and worked on the numerous squares of which this wonderful article is to be composed. In the centre of the quilt will be an outline of the new church, at the lop the name of the church, and at the bottom the name of tho minister, worked on blue silk. At present the gift auction promises t® bo very successful.

Columbia Skating Rink, Geraldine. —The skating season was opened at this rink on Friday evening last, and despite the wet evening there was a very large attendance, a fact which peihaps may be partly accounted far by its being the second evening of the races. This year the rink is under the management of Air L E. Ploorl, who ran the Columbia at Oamaru last season. Those who patronised the Geraldine rink last season will find that the arrangements this year are much better than those of last. The floor has been carefully gone over, the edges of the boards planed down, and any small holes neatly stopped. A ticket office and skate room haye also been erected, and a boy engaged to put on the skates. The oiling of the skates too will be done by attaches, the wearer simply putting his foot through an opening made in the wall of the office for the purpose. Altogether the arrangeme»ta at the rink are very complete, and patrons should be able to enjoy the pastime in comfort. The price of admission and of skates has also been reduced. A Courageous Woman.—Here is a true story of a bold, bad burglar and a plucky Scotchwoman. Recently in the town of Inverkeithing, in Scotland, a lady retired to rest all alone in the house. Towards 1 o’clock she beard some strange noises down stairs. She listened, and finding that it was something more curious than cats, she was determined to find out the cause of the row. How, nine women out of ten would have screamed or tucked their heads under the bedclothes and lain shivering with terror. Bat not so the bonnie Scotch lass. She did not even strike a match to light her caudle, but hastily dressing she descended the stairs in her bare feet, and, peeping into the sitting room, saw the burglar on hia knees in front of a cupboard packing away in his bag hor valued family plate. She neither •' swerved nor swooned,” but sensible like stole quietly behind the burglar, and inserting her hand in his neckcloth at the back of his neck, half strangled him and hauled him out of the house. She marched him down the street till she came to the house of one of the city fathers. With one hand holding the burglar in a tight grip and with the other knocking up the sleepy city councillor, that woman was a picture of what women can do if they willingly put their minds to it. The burglar was given into custody.”

Primitive Methodist Church, Temuka.—The anniversary services in connection with the Primitive Methodist Church, Terauka, were held on Sunday last, the officiating minister throughout the day being the Rev. Mr Clement, who has been lately appointed to the district in place of Mr Dean. In the morning there was a good attendance, the service being an edifying one, the only drawback being the want of instrumental accompaniment to the singing. In the afternoon, at the close of the Sunday school, service was again held, when the church was crowded. A very efficient band, under the leadership of Mr Bryan, contributed much to the enjoyment of the service. The singing was under the leadership of Mr Epps.' From I. Peter, ii M 7, the Rev. Mr Clement gave an excellent discourse on ‘ Faith/ which was much appreciated. The service in the evening commenced somewhat earlier than usual, an open-air meeting being held at about six o’clock, on which occasion and during the evening Mr Bryan’s band again accompanied the singing. The attendance both at the outdoor service and at the church was excellent. It was announced that on Wednesday next there would be an anniversary tea, which would also servo as a welcome to the new pastor. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. A. M. Clark, Temuka—Wants contractors for ploughing and grain carting. H. Oldfield —Invites lenders for widening and deepening drain at Seadown. Board of Reviewers—Meet at Geraldine on iiOth April and at Temuka un 2nd May.

W. S. Maslin—Sells household furniture and effects on account of Mr C. S. Totton, at

Geraldine

J. Munddl ami <7o. Soil o’roue lit and hackney horeoa at Geraldine on 24th April; aoli nt early entries. Bazaar and Gift Austiou—At Temuka on Monday and Tuesday next, in connection with St. Saviour's Church.

•lephson and Moore, Tinwald Notify farmers and others that they are cash buyers of green flax in any quantity. A. Gabitee (hto Gabites and Plante), The Corner, Timor*.—lnvites visitors te I imam during tke .Easter holidays to visit hie establishment, where ho is showing boys’ trouaar suite, men’s tweed sac suite, ororeoata, blankets, Kaiapai flknnele, etc., etc.; special notice re tailoring department.